Roof gutter assembly



June ,10, 1947. ANDREWS 2,421,978

ROOF GUTTER ASSEMBLY Filed Feb. 18, 1946 ZSneets-Sfieet 1 Q N J 3 N N Q INVENTOR. JLMHn draws HTT'YS June 10, 1947.

H. N. ANDREWS ROOF GUTTER ASSEMBLY 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed Feb. 18, 1946 INVENTOR.

- faMfipdrews Patented June 10,1947

UNITED STATES PATENT O F'F'IC'E 2 42.1,978 ROOF GUTTER ASSEMBLY Hervey Andrews, San Francisco; Calif. Application February is, 1946, Serial No. 648,436 14 Claims. (01. ita -28) This invention relates in general to, and it is an object to provide, an improved roof gutter 0r eaves trough assembly for buildings.

Another object of the invention is to provide a roof gutter assembly which includes an initially separate gutter and continuous supporting unit; the supporting unit being applied when the buildingis being rooted, but the gutter remaining until the last for attachment, by novel means, to the supporting unit whereby to assure against damage to the gutterby ladders, etc. during building operations.

Another object of the invention is to provide a roof gutter assembly, as in the preceding paragraph, in which the continuous supporting unit is mounted on the roof adjacent theedge and includes an upstanding" continuous lip over which is engaged a matching continuous hook formed along the upper and inner edge of the gutter; the supporting unit also including a flange projecting outwardly from the facia of the building for engagement and connection with the gutter in stabilizing relation thereto.

A further object of the invention is to provide a roof gutter assembly, as described, wherein the continuous supporting unit for the gutter includes a novel gravel guard and roofing stop formed therein.

A further object of the invention is to provide. a practical and effective device suitable for the purposes for which it is designed.

These objects are accomplished by meansof such structure and relative arrangement of parts as will fully appea'r'by a perusal of the following specification and claims.

In the drawings:

Fig. 1 is a sectional perspective View of the invention as in use. l

Fig. 2 is a similar view but illustrates a modification.

Referring now more particularly to the characters of reference in the drawings, and at present to 1, the initially separate supporting unit for the eaves trough or root gutter comprises a longitudinal strip oi sheet metal formed to include a vertical shirt I and a rearwardly and upwardly inclined flange z; the skirt I being adapted to be secured against the'facia 3 of abuildin'g by nails 4, while the flange 2 is adapted to rest on the roof on top of the dry sheet 5, as applied on top of the roof sheathing 6. The flange 2 is held in place by nails 1, and is disposed adjacent but short of the edge of the roof. Between said flange and the vertical ski-rt I the longitudinal 12 strip of sheet metal is formed with an upwardly opening channel 8..

Along the upper edge of the channel 8 the metal of the longitudinal strip is folded so as \to form an upstanding, roofing and gravel stop '9, which stop is of inverted V shape in cross section. The composition roof -I-0 is applied over the dry sheet 5 and abuts the stop 9, as shown; the gravel M being applied to such composition roof to in the usual manner.

Along the lower edge of the-channel -9 the metal of the longitudinal strip is folded :so as tOx-fOIHl a continuous upstanding lip 12 which is disposed at a rearward incline; said lip extending along the outer edge of the roof and substantially directly above the vertical skirt l.

The roof gutter or eaves trough is indicated at l3, and in the present embodiment includes a vertical back wall Hand a horizontal bottom I 5. Along .its outer and upper edge the gutter is formed with a protective roll l5, and transverse stays l connect at intervals between the roll 15 and the upper rear edge of thegu'tter.

Along said upper rear edge .thegutter is formed with .a continuous hook .IIB which opens downwardly, and which hook is adaptedto matchingly engage over the upstandin lip 12 which defines.

the lower edge of the channel 8 said continuous hook JI B being of a length such that it extends into the channel. 8 to a termination closely adjacent the bottom of the latter.

The verticalskirt is iormed, along the lower edge thereof, with a continuous, seat-forming flange [9 which projects horizontally outwardly for supporting engagement with the bottomdi of the gutter l3.

When .a building is under construction the described supporting unit for the gutter is applied with the roof, but the initially separate gutter remains unattached, so as to prevent damage to the latter, as would otherwise occur by ladders being [placed thereagainst, etc. When the roof is in placeand the building construction substantially complete the gutter I3 is vaflixed by first engaging the continuous hook t8 over the lip l2,

with the vertical back wall 14 flush against the at theirinner "ends, which fingers engage between unit by placement of the continuous hook I 8 over the lip [2, the channel 8 is filled with a mastic material 22, whereby water from the composition roof l sheds across the channel 8, over the continuous hook l8, and into the gutter I3.

In the embodiment of Fig. 2, the roof gutter assembly includes the same combination as described in connection with Fig. 1, but here the gutter 23 is of semi-circular configuration in cross section, as shown. To provide adequate support for this type of gutter, the front skirt 24 of the supporting unit is concave to matchingly engage the gutter 23 from its uppe rear edge downwardly a substantial distance. Thence the front skirt 24 flanged inwardly, as at 25, with said flange 'includinga foot 26 which abuts against the facia 21. The foot 26 is secured to the'facia 21 by means of nails 28.

The front skirt 24, together with the flange and foot 26, is of course continuous or fulllength, g

This type of gutter is applied in the same manner as described in connection with Fig. 1,-but here the longitudinally spaced clips 29 include no' upturned fingers, and are formed to matchinglyengage the flange 25 said clips 29 bein secured to said flange 25 by means of screws 30.

The described invention, in either of its embodiments, provides, in combination, a very practical'and effective roof gutter assembly, and roofing and gravel stop; the structure being easy to attach and readily assembled.

While wood construction is shown, the invention is applicable to concrete or other types of construction, with suitable fasteners for attaching thereto.

From the foregoing description it will be readily seen that there has been produced such a device as substantially fulfills the objects of the invention, as set forth herein.

While this specification sets forth in detail the present and preferred construction of the device, still in practice such deviations from such detail may be resorted to as do not form a departure from the spirit of the invention, as defined by the appended claims.

'fl-Iavin'g thus described the invention, the following is claimed as new and useful, and upon which Letters Patent are desired:

11.; A roof gutter assembly comprising a longitudinal strip adapted to be secured on a roof along its edge, said strip including an upwardly projecting longitudinal lip disposed closely adjacent said edge, a roof gutter, and a longitudinal hook formed on the upper rear edge of the gutter adapted to engage over the lip in gutter-supporting relation. I

2. A roof gutter assembly comprising a longitudinal strip adapted to be secured on a roof along its edge, said strip including an upwardly projecting longitudinal lip disposed closely adjacent said edge, a roof gutter, and a longitudinal hook formed on the upper rear edge of the gutter adapted to engage over the lip in gutter-supporting relation; said strip including an upwardly projecting, longitudinal, roofing and gravel stop disposed in rearwardly spaced relation to said 3. A roof gutter assembly comprising a longitudinal strip adapted to be secured on a roof along its edge, said strip including an upwardly projecting longitudinal lip disposed closely adjacent said edge, a roof gutter, and a longitudinal hook formed on the upper rear edge of the gutter adapted to engage over the lip in gutter-supporting relation; said strip includin an upwardly projecting, longitudinal, roofing and gravel stop disposed in rearwardly spaced relation to said lip, whereby to form a channel therebetween, and a mastic material filling said channel.

4. A roof gutter assembly as in claim 1 in which the lip is inclined rearwardly and upwardly, and the longitudinal hook matchingly engaging said lip.

5. A roof gutter assembly as in claim 3 in which the lip and stop are both formed by folds in said strip intermediate the side edges thereof.

6. A roof gutter assembly comprising an initially separate, longitudinal strip adapted to be secured on a roof along its edge, said strip including a skirt depending from its front edge and and an upwardly projecting, longitudinal lip disposed closely adjacent said front edge, an initially separate roof gutter, a longitudinal hook formed on the upper rear edge of the gutter adapted to engage over the lip in gutter-supporting relation,

, and means projecting forwardly from the depending skirt in gutter engaging and supporting relation.

'7. A roof gutter assembly comprising an initially separate, longitudinal strip adapted to be secured on a roof along its edge, said strip including a skirt depending from its front edge and an upwardly projecting, longitudinal lip disposed closely adjacent said front edge, an initially separate roof gutter, a longitudinal hook formed on the upper rear edge of the gutter adapted to engage over the lip. in gutter-supporting relation, and means projecting forwardly from the depending skirt in gutter engaging and supporting relation; the gutter having a flat bottom, and said means including a horizontal flange projecting forwardly from the lower edge of the depending skirt.

8. A roof gutter assembly comprising an initially separate longitudinal strip adapted to be secured on a roof along its edge, said strip including a skirt depending from its front edge and an upwardly projecting, longitudinal lip disposed closely adjacent said front edge, an initially separate roof gutter, a longitudinal hook formed on I the upper rear edge of the gutter adapted to enclosely adjacent said front edge, an initially separate roof gutter, a longitudinal hook formed on the upper rear edge of the guttter adapted to engage over the lip in gutter-supporting relation, the gutter being rounded in cross section and said skirt including a portion symmetrically engaging the under side of said gutter, and means securing the gutter and skirt against separation.

10. A roof gutter assembly comprising an initially separate longitudinal strip adapted to be secured on a roof along its edge, said strip including a skirt depending from its front edge and an upwardly projecting, longitudinal lip disposed closely adjacent said front edge, an initially separate roof gutter, a longitudinal hook formed on the upper rear edge of the gutter adapted to engage over the lip in gutter-supportin relation, the gutter being rounded in cross section and said skirt including a portion symmetrically engaging the under side of said gutter, and means securing the gutter and skirt against separation; the skirt including a rearwardly extending flange below said gutter engaging portion, and spaced elements on the gutter overlying and secured to said flange.

11. A roof gutter assembly comprising an initially separate strip adapted to be secured on a roof along its edge, said strip having a channel formed therein closely adjacent said edge, an initially separate roof gutter, and a longitudinal hook on the upper rear edge of the gutter adapted to engage in said channel in gutter supporting relation.

12. A roof gutter assembly comprising an initially separate strip adapted to be secured on a roof along its edge, said strip having a channel formed therein closely adjacent said edge, an initially separate roof gutter, and a longitudinal hook on the upper rear edge of the gutter adapted to engage in said channel in tter supporting relation; there being a mastic material filling said channel after engagement of the hook therein.

13. A roof gutter assembly comprising an initially separate strip adapted to be secured on a roof along its edge, said strip having a channel formed. therein closely adjacent said edge, said channel being defined on the lower side by an upstanding, longitudinal lip and defined on the upper side by an upstanding, longitudinal, roofing and gravel stop, an initially separate gutter, and a longitudinal hook on the upper rear edge of the gutter adapted to engage over the lip in gutter supporting relation.

14. A roof gutter assembly comprising an initially separate strip adapted to be secured on a roof along its edge, said strip having a channel formed therein closely adjacent said edge, said channel being defined on the lower side by an upstanding, longitudinal lip and defined on the upper side by an upstanding, longitudinal, roofing and gravel stop, an initially separate gutter, and a longitudinal hook on the upper rear edge of the gutter adapted to engage over the lip in gutter supporting relation; the lip inclining upwardly and rearwardly, the hook matchingly engaging the same, and a mastic material filling the channel after engagement of the hook on the lip.

HERVEY N. ANDREWS. 

